Author Archives: Tony Peters

Mayfield Vineyard 2023 ‘Eighteen Fifteen’ Chardonnay & ‘Mrs Crawford’ Pinot Noir

Posted on May 10, 2024 by Tony Peters

Amongst other things, Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni, more commonly known as Michelangelo, was a famous sculptor. He is quoted as saying, “Every block of stone has a statue inside it and it is the task of the sculptor to … Continue reading →

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Yalumba Viognier Releases

Posted on April 26, 2024 by Tony Peters

My earliest recollection regarding anything about Viognier is an interview with Louisa Rose and a fellow, whose name escapes me, on a wine show. It was 1998, the very early stages of my interest in wine. To put things into perspective, … Continue reading →

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Thea Wines 2022 Chardonnay and Shiraz Releases

Posted on April 18, 2024 by Tony Peters

I was listening to a podcast recently in which a fellow was speaking about his penchant to swim long distances. When asked why he chose to swim the English Channel, considering over 4,000 people had already done so, his response … Continue reading →

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2023 Stockman’s Ridge ‘Rider’ Pinot Gris & Primrosé

Posted on April 13, 2024 by Tony Peters

The beginning of Autumn was about 6 weeks ago, signalling the official end of summer, right? Well, depending on where you live, you could still be experiencing summer-like weather. If that is the case for you, like it is for … Continue reading →

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Oxford Landing ‘One to One’ Wine Releases

Posted on April 6, 2024 by Tony Peters

Confucious is quoted as saying, “If you think in terms of a year, plant a seed; if in terms of ten years, plant trees; if in terms of 100 years, teach the people.” After receiving these wines to try, and … Continue reading →

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Téssera Wines Pop-Up Cellar Door Tasting

Posted on April 4, 2024 by Tony Peters

Recently I went to a Téssera Wines ‘pop-up’ cellar door at Lumbr Cafe in Brisbane. I knew the owners, albeit not for very long, and I knew Jen Venardos was a pretty vivacious person, so I expected to have a … Continue reading →

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2019 Levantine Hill Estate Syrah

Posted on February 28, 2024 by Tony Peters

For fear of stating the obvious, clouds are made up of millions and millions of drops of moisture. They form some of the softest looking and thought-provoking shapes. If you’re honest, there would have been times when you look at … Continue reading →

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Aristotelis ke Anthoula ‘Little Red’

Posted on January 19, 2024 by Tony Peters

Andy Warhol once said, “If you want to know all about Andy Warhol, just look at the surface of my paintings and films and me, and there I am. There’s nothing behind it.” I can’t help but think that this … Continue reading →

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Aristotelis ke Anthoula “Sonnyboy”

Posted on January 1, 2024 by Tony Peters

I realise that many will remember the triangular shaped ice block we had as kids when they read the name of this wine. Well, I decided to google the word “Sonnyboy” and I found a very interesting meaning in the … Continue reading →

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Colmar Estate 2022 Orange Region Pinot Noirs

Posted on December 23, 2023 by Tony Peters

Cabernet Sauvignon is often referred to as the King of the Grapes of which I take no issue with. However, if there was ever a Prince of the Grapes then Pinot Noir would be it…easily. It can have an air … Continue reading →

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